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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (18 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 471. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the new grant scheme to upgrade domestic septic tanks will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53828/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 475. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital funding allocated to Waterways Ireland for 2019; the projected expenditure at year end; the proposed allocation for 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53696/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (18 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 476. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there has been a response from the REACH Committee of the European Union in relation to the documents submitted some time ago in view of the ongoing concerns of the regional game councils and farmers regarding the EU draft regulation on the use of lead in gunshot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53701/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: I thank Deputy Breathnach for outlining the merits of advancing cross-Border infrastructure. The Minister will have heard me voice many times in this Chamber, and in meetings I have had with him, my concerns on the inadequate infrastructure in the Border region. That inadequacy will exacerbate problems we have and the economic challenges that will arise on foot of Brexit. A decision was...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: There appear to be further delays with the proposal to get the A5 upgrade going, which is regrettable. That is beyond the powers of the Oireachtas or any Minister here. A clear message could go out if the Minister ensures the N2 upgrade is progressed as quickly as possible. Monaghan County Council will do a very good job as the project promoter for the planning and design work on behalf of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: On consultation, having spoken to very distinguished and experienced Army personnel, who have distinguished themselves both at home and abroad working for our State, non-military elements dominated the discussions that led to the decision to disband the 3rd Brigade. Before the 2012 reorganisation, there were five operational units in Dublin. After the reorganisation, there remain only two....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: The reorganisation in 2012 was a political decision influenced by the officials in the Department of Defence, not military decision-making. On the retention of personnel, I have attended many parades and different functions in Cavan over the years when we had Dún Uí Néill Barracks. I knew many of the people who served, where there were generations of families who served...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to change the two-brigade structure of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52757/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Army Personnel (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: According to experienced Army personnel, the decision made by the Government in 2012 to reduce the number of Army brigades in the Defence Forces from three to two has had destructive strategic consequences for the Defence Forces' operational output, critical intelligence capability and, very importantly, recruitment and retention of personnel. The secretary general of RACO, Commandant Conor...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: My party leader, Deputy Micheál Martin, has covered very extensively and comprehensively the issues we want to see addressed in the current round of talks. I have just come from a meeting of the foreign affairs committee, which heard a presentation from the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. As we all know, the centre has provided a safe space for people from different...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 3. To ask the Taoiseach the outcome of the most recent discussions held with the UK Government and the political parties in Northern Ireland in relation to the need to have the Executive and Assembly restored in Northern Ireland. [52768/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reconsider the barracks infrastructure of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52758/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 183. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for upgraded and additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52776/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52777/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community-based CCTV applications in counties Cavan and Monaghan awaiting approval; when such applications will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 408. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the paediatric dermatology list; his plans to eliminate unacceptable delays in children receiving appropriate treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52996/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 409. To ask the Minister for Health the reason delays are occurring in the appointment of a consultant dermatologist at Crumlin Children's Hospital; when the position will be filled in view of the long delays for children being provided with necessary treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52997/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 568. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Cavan; the number of additional points which will be installed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53073/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 569. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fast charging points for electric vehicles in County Monaghan; the number of additional points which will be installed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53074/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Natural Gas Grid (17 Dec 2019)

Brendan Smith: 567. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when a project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53063/19]